For this years summer art project we did "Melted Straw coaster"

It's a simple and fun project that Chris Sensei put together for the students. I arrived just in time to participate in this creative project.

The materials needed are the following:

>straw                  > iron

>scissors              > round steel plate/mold

>wax paper

 

Steps:

> Cut the straw into smaller parts

> after cutting the straw place them in a round steel plate/mold

>cover the straw with wax paper then press it with hot iron ( the straw will stick on the wax paper then you can remove the iron mold and re-arrange some messy parts)

>cover the opposite side with wax paper and press with hot iron until all the straw flattens

> peel off wax paper on both sides and let it cool

> cute the edges to make a neat finish

This project can be done by students of all ages. Just be extra careful doing it with the younger kids, in our case we did all the ironing for them. They enjoyed cutting the straws and combining colors together. Even I did a few of my own and I had a really great time doing it.

Till our next Project!

xo Wendie

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     As teachers we don't really get to have the luxury of taking long holidays.

We can't just wake up in the morning and be like oh I don't feel like going to school today, I feel like going on a cruise.

Most of us even worry about school related things on our days off.

So when given a week-long vacation we make the most out of it. 

From the 13th to the 19th of August, I took a much needed get away. I went to Akita with my mom.

Chris sensei drove us around to see places.

We went to a waterfalls, we didn't really swim but we dip our feet and just enjoy the surroundings.

It was such a peaceful place, it's a bit of a drive from the city so nobody really goes there.

It's a good place to go to if you want to clear your mind.

I had a chance to visit Our Lady of Akita. It's a wooden sculpture of the Blessed Virgin Mary who is believed to be miraculous.  It is housed in a Catholic Church in Yuzawadai, Akita. There are two gardens beside the Church. I've been facing so many troubles and loss and visiting the place put my soul at ease. I had a chance to remind myself to trust the process and the Big guy up there won't turn His back on me. I just have to pray, be more patient, and do my part.

It's  a good place to reflect and put things into perspective. 
We also went to hot springs and bookstores.

We drove to the beach to chase the sunset. I'm person who will always be amazed and in awe of the sunset even if I see it everyday.

There's just something about how everything turns gold then fades into pink and purple that gives me a happy feeling. 

Despite your hectic schedule make sure to take a break. You don't necessarily need a long Holiday to take a breather.

Make time for yourself on your day off, do something that will make you feel happy. 

xo Wendie

 

 

Last August 5-9, 2019

we had our summer class at MML Moriai.

It's a 6-hour English course from 9:00 until 3:00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was a simple and fun english program that run for a week.

We had classroom activities and outdoor activities. 

The students baked pudding. 

They made their own popsicles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

They also made slime.

They even went out to shop for ingredients.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was a very productive week of learning.

It ended with the students receiving a Certificate

for completing the summer course.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It was a fun time for both the students and I.

I hope to see you next summer! 

xo Wendie 

 

 

 

Hello!

教室（福島・秋田）

8月19日(月）

までお休みになります

良いお盆休みを

Our schools are closed

unti the 19 of August 

See you all after the holidays!

 

BBQ at MML Jumonji!!

Last August 4, 2019

 

I had the chance to take part in MML Jumonji's

annual barbeque party.

 

I met parents and students there.

I had a great time with everyone.

 

 

 

 

We prepared meat and vegetables to be grilled

and the students parents who came also brought some food to share.

One of our student's grandparents has a watermelon farm

and they brought huge watermelons.

It was so sweet, I can still remember how it tastes like.

One of the best watermelon i've ever had.

 

 

 

 

Over all, it was a fun day.

We ate, shared stories, played board games.

It was a great day for everyone.

Chris Sensei gave out toys for the children to play and it was a great hit.

They had fun playing with their water guns.

 

 

 

 

 

How's you summer going?

I hope you're having a great one.

xo Wendie

 

Hello! How are you all doing?

 

 

I just want to share with you how the afternoon skies look these days. 

 

 

 

 

I took these photos on my way home from work.

It's such a comforting thing to see

how the blue sky bleeds in orange and blends to pink and purple.

The simple things that can bring happiness are always free .

It's been terribly hot these past few days

and very humid too

but these pinkish purple summer sky makes up for it. 

I went on trip last weekend

to be at the BBQ in MML Jumonji,

wait for it on my next blog.

Stay Hydrated!

xo Wendie